After a ground swell of support from participating teams the Coffs Coast Challenge will remain the 10 a side format for 2013. Whilst the ARU is trying to consolidate various formats of the game and promote 7’s leading into its Olympic debut, it has been acknowledged by ARU Senior Management that the Coffs Coast Challenge is a unique event, based on participation and inclusion and the 10’s format facilitates these ideals.

It has been proposed to introduce 13’s girls division to be piloted for 2013. This will provide girls currently playing against the boys in 12’s and girls who may have just finished playing in the 12’s the chance to continue their rugby.